Do I need to replace my vehicle license?
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Car license needs to be replaced under the following circumstances: 1. Annual inspection expired: The car license was not inspected when it expired, and the annual inspection validity of the previous year has expired. Failure to conduct the annual inspection on time means the vehicle has not passed the required annual or biennial inspection. Vehicles without a valid annual inspection cannot be driven on the road, and driving without it will result in penalties, hence the need for replacement. 2. The validity of the main license has expired: This expiration is equivalent to not having a license. Vehicles without a valid license cannot be driven on the road and will face corresponding penalties, thus requiring replacement.
As a seasoned driver, I once realized I needed to replace the vehicle license only when selling my car, because the transfer of ownership requires its update; otherwise, the transaction would be invalid. Generally, the vehicle license itself doesn't have an expiration date unless you buy or sell the vehicle, the license is damaged or lost, or there are changes in vehicle information such as repainting and re-registration. That time, it took me half a day to complete the procedures at the DMV, costing just a few dozen yuan in processing fees. Normally, you don't need to replace the license periodically while driving, but remember to bring the original vehicle license for information verification during each annual inspection to avoid fines due to document issues. If it's really lost or damaged, go for a replacement immediately to avoid delays on the road. Older vehicles may also involve environmental inspections, and the status of the vehicle license directly affects the results.
